December weather forecast
Herrick, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Herrick, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). In Herrick, the average temperature during the nights of December drops to 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Herrick, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 103.9 rainfall days, and 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Herrick, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Herrick. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Herrick, is 31.1°F (-0.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 18.3°F (-7.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Herrick is 79%.

How much does it rain in Herrick in December?

In Herrick, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Herrick, in December, snow falls for 8 days, with typically accumulated 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Herrick have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Herrick have in December?

In Herrick, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Herrick, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in December
Herrick, SD

Average temperature in December - Herrick, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Herrick, SD

Average pressure in December - Herrick, SD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Herrick, SD

Average wind speed in December - Herrick, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Herrick, SD

Average humidity in December - Herrick, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (57%).

Average rainfall in December
Herrick, SD

Average rainfall in December - Herrick, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Herrick, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Herrick, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Herrick, SD

Average snowfall in December - Herrick, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Herrick, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Herrick, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Herrick, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Herrick, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Herrick, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Herrick, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Herrick, SD

Average UV index in December - Herrick, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Herrick, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Herrick, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
Herrick, SD

Average visibility in December - Herrick, SD
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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